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I keep breaking (or losing) my volt tics... anyone tried out the new one from klein and/or recommendations?

Minuteman

Looked at one, but bought a Fluke 1AC-II VoltAlert instead. It doesn't seem to be affected by static as much as the old cheap one I had. I guess the Klein would be just as good.

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mcclary's electrical

That's a piece of junk, I bought one because I liked the fact that it had a power light on it. The VERY FIRST DAY I used it I was trimming out a house that had power on it. I climbed up a ladder to install a flood light. I put the tester ON BOTH SIDES, TWICE, of the NM. It did nothing, So I took my BRAND NEW strippers and cut the wire, POW!!! RUINED my strippers,,,I climbed back down the ladder, laid it on the deck AND STOMPED IT. Greenlee makes the best tick tracer. It hasnever lied to me. You can test it by rubbing it on the hair of your arm. REliable

Peter D

You just destroyed a perfectly good tester. I'm guessing the romex stub you cut into was wet from being outdoors. For some reason, moisture within the jacket of a cable will affect the operation of a NCV tester and give a false negative.

BCSparkyGirl

I agree with Mc Elec........love my greenlee. I got their ticker, multimeter and ammeter. LOVE EM. Can't stand to use Fluke now that I went that way.

Minuteman

Is that the GT 11 Greenlee that you have. I don't like the on/off switch. My Fluke has a auto off feature.

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TOOL_5150

Fluke is the best IMO.

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electro916

Same Here

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BCSparkyGirl

True, the on/off has cost me a bit in the way of batteries, but I have gotten in the habit of turning it to off, and presto, problem solved.

Minuteman

One of my guys has a GT 11. I have borrowed it a time or two when working with him. I like the red/green indicator and the clear sound, but like my Fluke better. Guess it's all what you're use to.

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Chevyman30571

I use the Gt-16 by greenlee. Adjustable voltage tic tester. By far the best I have used. Great on off switch. Great warning indicator and sound. If all else fails I use my greenlee csj-100 meter.

drsparky

greenlee

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Fluke

mcclary's electrical

BTW, I was referring to the KLEIN as a piece of junk,,, the fluke shown under that is a good tool. But I still have NEVER had one as reliable as this Greenlee. I've probably tried 5 different kinds and by far, the greenlee has outperformed the rest.

MDShunk

I've had all the "tic testers", in search of the perfect one. I have not found the perfect one, but the Fluke one frustrates me the least. I carry the Fluke. I still lose it about once a year, but that's another matter.

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EBFD6

I have used both the Klien from post #1 and the Fluke from post #2. They both work satisfactorily and I really don't have a preference. I have never had problems with false negative but have on occasion had false positives from induced voltage, reading to close to other hot wires, and reading through equipment. I use them mostly as a first line troubleshooting tool and for a quick check, but before doing any actual work on a circuit I always check with my Fluke T+ pro.

Lz_69

I have one of the fluke's and a Greenlee. The on/off switch on the Greenlee has a terrible habit of turning itself on when ever you toss it in your pocket, pouch, or tool bag and killing the battery. The fluke one seemed a bit quirky the first time I tried one since I didn't know that if you hold switch down for a few seconds turning it on it goes into a silent mode so just the light flashes.

Voltage Hazard

I have used the Fluke 1AC, and the Klein. The Klein has never failed me in detecting a voltage, and can be checked by rubbing against you like other products that have been mentioned.

When I compare the Klein to the Fluke, the Klein wins for me. Why?

- They both detect well, and have a wide range to 1000V
- They both have a nice loud buzzer
- They both have auto power off
- They both can take a beating

So, if they match in features, why does the Klein win? Becuse I like the green light always being on to know the Klein is on, verses the blink of the Fluke. AND, I can get a Klein at any Home Depot store for under $15, where the Flukes are harder to find at over $25.

Klein wins.

For those that love the Greenlee, and never have tried the Klein, you should.

william1978

I use fluke myself no problems yet out of the one's that I have bought except that I loose them every now and then.

william1978

I would have loved to been a fly on the wall.